funk out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To back out in a cowardly way; to chicken out.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
to funk right out o' p'lit'cal strife
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To malfunction.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To rock out to funk music.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “funk out” mean?
To back out in a cowardly way; to chicken out.
Is “funk out” formal or informal?
funk out is generally dated.